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Q · Economic PlanningMedium · 45s
Which of the following was the main objective of the First Five-Year Plan (1951–56)?
TopicEconomic Planning
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The First Plan (1951–56) focused primarily on agriculture, irrigation and price stability since India was recovering from Partition, food shortages, and a refugee crisis.
Final Answer: Option C — Development of agriculture and irrigation